The Piri Reis map of 1513 / Gregory C. McIntosh ; with a foreword by Norman J.W. Thrower.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

McIntosh, Gregory C.

Contributor:

Thrower, Norman J. W. (Norman Joseph William)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

World maps--Early works to 1800.

World maps.

Pirî Reis, -1554?.

Pirî Reis.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xiv, 230 pages) : illustrations, maps

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Athens, Ga. : University of Georgia Press, 2000.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This detailed study of the 1513 Piri Reis world map offers commentary and explication of a major milestone in cartography. It aims to disprove dubious conclusions drawn and clarify longstanding mysteries in order to open up new ways of looking at the history of exploration.

Contents:

""Cover""; ""CONTENTS""; ""LIST OF FIGURES""; ""LIST OF TABLES""; ""FOREWORD""; ""ACKNOWLEDGMENTS""; ""Introduction""; ""1. The Life of Piri Reis""; ""2. Description of the Map""; ""3. Europe and Africa""; ""4. The Atlantic Islands""; ""5. South America""; ""6. The Southern Continent""; ""7. The Christopher Columbus Inscription""; ""8. Puerto Rico and the Lesser Antilles""; ""9. Hispaniola and the Bahamas""; ""10. Cuba and Central America""; ""11. Conclusions""; ""APPENDIX A. Maps Referenced in the Text""; ""APPENDIX B. Cross-References of Inscription Numbers""; ""NOTES""; ""BIBLIOGRAPHY"" "Index"

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786613586797

9781280491566

1280491566

9780820343594

0820343595

OCLC:

784967002